2007 BMW Z4 vs. 1980 Bristol Britannia
To start off, 2007 BMW Z4 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Bristol Britannia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Bristol Britannia would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Bristol Britannia is equipped with a bigger engine.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. 1980 Bristol Britannia has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW Z4 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW Z4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Bristol Britannia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Z4 | 1980 Bristol Britannia | |
| Make | BMW | Bristol |
| Model | Z4 | Britannia |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3199 cc | 5898 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 358 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 273 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2910 mm |
